Second CarMax in the works for S.A.

CarMax Inc. said today it has begun construction on a second CarMax superstore here.

The more than 13,000 square foot location at 11880 IH 35 North is expected to open in 2008 and provide 100 jobs.

The company is interested in enhancing its business in growing areas like South Texas.

Richmond, Va.-based CarMax was founded more than 13 years ago and now has 81 locations in 38 markets. In the year ended Feb. 28, the company sold 337,021 retail vehicles and 208,959 wholesale vehicles.